Glucose-galactose malabsorption: Glucose Galactose Malabsorption (GGM) is a rare metabolic disorder caused by a defect in glucose and galactose transport across the intestinal lining. ... more about Glucose-galactose malabsorption.
Glucose-galactose malabsorption: An inherited metabolic disorder where the small intestine is unable to absorb and transport glucose and galactose that is consumed in the diet due to a lack of intestinal monosaccharidase. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Glucose-galactose malabsorption is available below.
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Prognosis for Glucose-galactose malabsorption: Can result in rapid death if lactose (milk sugar), sucrose (table sugar), glucose, and galactose are not removed from the diet. (Source: Genes and Disease by the National Center for Biotechnology)
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Glucose Galactose Malabsorption (GGM) is a rare metabolic disorder caused by a defect in glucose and galactose transport across the intestinal lining. GGM is characterized by severe diarrhea and dehydration as early as the first day of life. (Source: Genes and Disease by the National Center for Biotechnology)
Ophanet, a consortium of European partners,
currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000.
They list Glucose-galactose malabsorption as a "rare disease".
Source - Orphanet
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